The Flying Monk Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Flying Monk Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 6 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Flying Monk Tavern among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ← The Flying Monk Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 173 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Flying Monk Tavern none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Flying Monk Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jaynes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Coffee Gems Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Smok Vape City Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Boston Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Buckles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Coq Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
Questions about The Flying Monk Tavern
What is The Flying Monk Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Monk Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Flying Monk Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Flying Monk Tavern last inspected?
The Flying Monk Tavern was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Flying Monk Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flying Monk Tavern compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Monk Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Flying Monk Tavern and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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